# Simple Reason

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188243 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188243)
- Company number: 11781697
- Website: https://www.simplereason.org
- Latest income: £61.4k; spending £61k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/simple-reason

1.1 To provide financial support among the victims of natural or other kind of disaster. 1.2 To advance the education of the public by providing grants, donations and services

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Simple Reason is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Simple Reason reported income of £61.4k and spending of £61k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Simple Reason in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (simplereason.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Simple Reason open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Simple Reason is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Simple Reason give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Simple Reason makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Simple Reason?

In its latest reported year Simple Reason reported income of £61.4k and spending of £61k.


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